Description
Sizzling chicken and mushroom stir-fry brings Asian-inspired flavors dancing across your plate with remarkable ease. Quickly prepared in one skillet, this dish delivers robust umami notes and protein-packed goodness that satisfies you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (lb) boneless chicken thighs
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 8 ounces sliced brown mushrooms
- 1 brown shallot (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons oil (divided)
- 3 tablespoons (2 ounces) butter
Instructions
- Ignite a large skillet over medium-high heat with oil. Sear chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until golden and thoroughly cooked, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a separate plate, maintaining warmth.
- In the identical skillet, introduce remaining oil and butter. Introduce mushroom slices, allowing them to caramelize and tenderize for 3-4 minutes while stirring consistently.
- Incorporate additional butter, melting smoothly. Introduce shallots and green bell peppers, sautéing until they become translucent and aromatic, roughly 3 minutes.
- Quickly add minced garlic, stirring for 30 seconds to release its intense flavor profile.
- Reunite cooked chicken with vegetables, including accumulated pan juices. Gently blend ingredients, ensuring even coating and thorough heating for 1-2 minutes.
- Evaluate seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper as necessary. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley across the surface before serving hot.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chicken breasts or thighs for tender, juicy meat that absorbs seasonings perfectly.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Slice mushrooms uniformly for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the stir-fry.
- Keep ingredients prepped and ready before starting to cook, allowing quick and seamless stir-frying process.
- Use cast-iron or non-stick skillet for best heat distribution and preventing ingredients from sticking.
- For low-carb version, replace bell peppers with zucchini or cauliflower to reduce carbohydrate content.
- Enhance protein intake by adding extra chicken or incorporating tofu for vegetarian alternative.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can substitute Italian seasoning for different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 399 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 435 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg